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In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

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A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
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Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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One Liner Perseverance Virtue
It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
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Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
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Adversity Angry Desire Prosperity
Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.
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Better Crime Resistance
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Better God Peace Safety Victory
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Bold Difficult Hope Safety
The sun has not yet set for all time.
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Beginning Hope One Liner Sun Time
War is just to those to whom war is necessary.
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Choice Necessary War
No man likes to be surpassed by those of his own level.
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Level Man Race
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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Blind Eyes Jealous Smart Virtue
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
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Democracy Freedom People Prison Taste
There are laws for peace as well as war.
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Law Peace War
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
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Bond Dangerous Hate Man Strong
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
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Event Greatness Spring

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

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